China's National Health and Medical Commission: The implementation of "Class B and B management" is by no means letting go

  Chinanews.com, Beijing, December 27th (Reporter Ma Shuaisha Zhang Su) "The implementation of 'Class B and B management' is by no means letting go of it. The focus is on strengthening services and guarantees." Spokesperson of the National Health Commission of China, Publicity Mi Feng, deputy director of the department, said at a press conference held by the joint prevention and control mechanism of the State Council on the 27th.

  According to the "Overall Plan for the Implementation of "Class B and B Controls" for New Coronavirus Infections" previously issued by Chinese officials, from January 8, 2023, "Class B and B Controls" for new coronavirus infections will be implemented.

  Mi Feng said at the meeting that the implementation of "Class B and B management" is an adjustment of prevention and control strategies based on a comprehensive assessment of virus mutations, the epidemic situation, and China's prevention and control work. The initiative is to continuously improve the scientificity, precision and effectiveness of prevention and control work.

  He introduced that "Class B and B control" will be implemented, no isolation measures will be implemented for people infected with the new crown virus, and close contacts will no longer be identified; high and low risk areas will no longer be demarcated; quarantine infectious diseases will no longer be imposed on entry personnel and goods. management measures.

Implement hierarchical and classified admissions for patients infected with the new coronavirus and adjust medical insurance policies in a timely manner.

The inspection strategy is adjusted to willing inspection and exhaustive inspection.

Adjust the frequency and content of epidemic information releases.

  Mi Feng emphasized that the implementation of "Class B and B management" is by no means letting go of it, and the focus is on strengthening services and guarantees.

We must pay close attention to the preparation of medical treatment resources, focus on meeting the needs of the public for medication, and do our best to protect and treat key groups such as the elderly and children. In particular, we must strengthen vaccination and health management for the elderly, and effectively strengthen the prevention and control of epidemics in rural areas. .

  "The implementation of 'Class B and B Control' still requires the support and cooperation of the general public. We must continue to adhere to the good personal hygiene habits and healthy lifestyles we have developed in the past three years, and always take good personal protection." Mi Feng added.

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